Rooted in Tradition.
Alive in Every Bite.
"Food is the thread that connects every Indian to their roots."
— Chef Arjun Mehta
A Kitchen Born from Passion
The Great Indian Food was born in 2009 from a single, powerful belief — that vegetarian Indian cooking is one of the world's greatest culinary traditions, and it deserves to be celebrated with the same reverence as any other.
Founder and Head Chef Arjun Mehta grew up watching his grandmother cook in a small kitchen in Jaipur. The aromas of freshly ground spices, slow-simmering dals, and tandoor-fresh breads became the foundation of everything he would later create.
Today, 15 years and 50,000 guests later, that same spirit lives in every dish we serve. Our team of chefs brings together expertise from across India — Punjab, Kerala, Rajasthan, Bengal — to offer a menu that is as diverse as the subcontinent itself.
15+
Years of Heritage
50K+
Happy Guests
80+
Dishes on Menu
Our Values
100% Vegetarian
Every dish on our menu is purely vegetarian — crafted with the finest seasonal produce, dairy, and legumes. No compromises.
Made with Love
Our recipes are passed down through generations. Each dish carries the warmth of a home kitchen and the precision of a master chef.
Authentic Flavours
We source whole spices directly from Indian farms and grind them fresh daily — because real flavour cannot be bottled.
Heritage & Craft
From Mughlai biryanis to South Indian curries, we celebrate the full breadth of India's extraordinary culinary heritage.
Meet Our Chefs
The custodians of our kitchen — each bringing decades of expertise and a deep love for Indian culinary tradition.
Chef Arjun Mehta
22 yearsHead Chef & Founder
Born in Jaipur, Arjun trained under legendary chefs in Delhi and Mumbai before founding The Great Indian Food in 2009. His philosophy is simple: honour the recipe, respect the ingredient.
Chef Priya Nair
14 yearsSous Chef
Priya brings the soul of Kerala to our kitchen. Trained at the Institute of Hotel Management, Chennai, she is the architect behind our South Indian and coastal dishes.
Chef Rohan Das
16 yearsTandoor & Breads Specialist
Rohan's mastery of the tandoor is unmatched. He has spent over a decade perfecting the art of clay-oven cooking — from naans to kebabs — in kitchens across North India.
15 Years of Milestones
The Great Indian Food opens its doors in Mumbai with a 30-seat dining room and a 40-dish menu.
Awarded "Best Vegetarian Restaurant" by Mumbai Food & Hospitality Awards for the first time.
Expanded to a 120-seat space, adding a private dining room and a dedicated tandoor kitchen.
Launched our heritage recipe series — preserving and celebrating dishes from across India's 28 states.
Recognised by India's National Culinary Association for outstanding contribution to vegetarian cuisine.
Celebrated 15 years and 50,000+ happy guests, with the same founding team and founding values.
Come Experience Our Story
Every visit is a chapter in our shared story. We'd love to welcome you to our table.